1) Clean vertical blinds with warm, rather than hot, water Don’t automatically assume that hot water is the better option for getting vertical blinds clean. If your blinds are folded and weighted at the bottom to keep them hanging properly, the fold may be glued, rather than stitched. Was...
Cleaning experts explain how to clean blinds in the tub and while hanging, plus how to clean plastic, fabric, venetian, greasy and wood blinds.
How to Take Down Vertical Blinds These sliding door staples look trickier than they are, here are a few general removal tips. 1. Angle the slats so that you can see outside and unhook each hanging vane one-by-one. 2. Use a flathead screwdriver to unclip your headrail from the bracket...
they're hanging loosely or you can't pull the rest of the blinds up. If this is happening, that means the spring on the interior roller is loosening. This occurs due to prolonged use or an improperly placed roller.
10. While you’re at it, clean your windows, too. You’d probably be surprised at how much dirt and grime can build up on window glass, both on the inside and outside of casements. You might not be able to tackle the exterior of your windows, but you can certainly spray down the...
Whether you’re doing a whole scale renovation or just a mini makeover, adding new curtains to a room can make all the difference. But sometimes you want a window treatment that is clean lined, doesn’t take up too much space around the window and doesn’t cost too much to make. Lear...
While having clutter hanging around affects the look of any sized room, it is really noticeable in a small room. It takes up much-needed space, both physically and visually. Which makes the room feel smaller. Do: Get organized Fortunately, there are lots of ways to hide of clutter (beside...
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Vertical Blinds Vertical blinds are super practical for sliding glass doors or very tall windows. They can be cut to any size, are easy to clean, and tend to last a long time. However, they can break easily if you have children or rambunctious pets. Pushing or pulling on them too hard...
If you feel you don’t have a spare room, use your walls and build a vertical library. For those of you looking at how to create a home library in a small apartment, this would be ideal, as you wouldn’t take up too much floor space. You could even use hallways or corners near ...